Second release in the Super Euro Smash series from A-One Records and Akiba Koubou. Available at C83 and in shops shortly after. Features new songs from Elementas, DJ Command, valle blanco, FN2, Sumijun, and others. Also includes a special megamix by DJ Mocchi.

The latest album from N.O.-SYO. In addition to new tracks, there are also repeats from some of the EPs he’s released since the first Sound Drive, as well as remixes from songs from Sound Drive and previous albums.

N.O.-SYO has set up an official website with info on all of his albums. He’s offering an exclusive set featuring both Dance Rock Mix and Drift Luxy VIP, plus signed booklets and a guitar pick, all for only 3500 yen.

I contacted CDJapan to see if they would be carrying it, but they replied, “Unfortunately, it won’t be possible for us to get it supplied. The label is selling it independently, and none of the record company we have dealings with will be able to get it supplied, either.” Bummer. Thankfully, HMV Japan and Amazon Japan do have it up for pre-order, and both ship overseas.

Oh, very interesting. Whereas Quake Trance Best 23 featured hard dance tracks from all across Europe, Handz Up Posse is primarily composed of UK productions. In fact, aside from the Starving Trancer bonus track, I believe all of the tracks are licensed from Andy Whitby’s AWsum label and Synergy Trax. Good to know DJ Uto still has his eye on the UK scene. Seeing Gammer on this makes me miss Dancemania Speed, though. 🙁

Track list revealed for this first album from Hitoshizuku × Yama△ featuring Kagamine Rin and Len. First-press copies come with a cell phone strap (1 of 7 designs), mouse pad (1 of 7 designs) and clear file. Retailer-exclusive presents include a PV DVD from Animate and other random crap like pens, can badges, and posters. Visit the official website for samples and more info.

Ninth release in the V.I.P. series. Previous releases focused more on R&B/Hip-Hop, but lately they’ve been including more and more dance tracks. If I didn’t know any better I would’ve thought this was EDM 2. o_O